Stoughton High School - Stotonian / Semaphore Yearbook (Stoughton, MA)

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1949 S EMAPHORE CLASS HISTORY In a scheduled room a meeting of the past classes of S. H. S. was being held. As we entered we heard the class of 1949 called forth. We listened and heard in condensed form an eventful history. The reading of chronicle that recounted the events of four happy years of our lives began. It was on this day, filled with great pride and even greater enthusiasm, that we became freshmen of Stoughton High School. After all these years we have to admit that the rumors of initiations facing us, as newcomers, gave us butterflies. In our reminiscing we note that our freshmen dance still ranks tops in first year dances. In memory we recall aur adventurous boys who tried out for football, basketball, and baseball. Our example-setting girls lent their stamina to the hockey and basketball teams. We remember also how much our members aided the Choral and Glee clubs, along with the orchestra. As this eventful year ended, we planned to vacation for the summer. Taking our places again in the fall, with the respect and knowledge gained in our first year, we began our Sophomore year. The first task before us was electing our class officers. Our choice was a good one with Cleon Fobes, President; Marie Ivaldi, Vice- president; Dorothy Delasco, Secretary; and Edward Dray, Treasurer. These four officers led us well through a successful year. The year began with a Sophomore dance that tops all Sophomore dances. In our minds we still see its decorations. In sports our boys were the backbone of the three athletic squads. In hockey and basketball our girls were outstanding. This eventful year ended with our girls gaining high praise with the Rose Song, the high spot in the Class Day exercises. Our first duty as Juniors was to elect our officers. From a large collection of candidates we elected — President, George Howland; Vice-president, Jeanne Russell; Secretary, Dorothy Delasco; Treasurer, Edward Dray. With the guidance of our officers and the various committees we made a great success of our Junior Prom. After much debating we picked our class rings and class photographer. Finally, we attained the rank of Seniors. With all our past sports, campaigns, and activities behind us, we faced the future as stalwart young men and women. After considering the excellent job of administration they had done for us in our plaguing Junior year, we re-elected the officers — President, George Howland; Vice-president, Jeanne Russell; Secretary, Dorothy Delasco; Treasurer, Edward Dray. Our Class Trip, after much debating, was rejected because of the cost it would entail. We then buckled our belts and settled down to the important things ahead. The Senior Reception, Banquet, and Class Day exercises passed and left us in a state of anxiety. This anxiety of course was for the Great day — Graduation. Then it came, and as we walked down the long aisle to receive our diplomas, in our hearts we not only applauded ourself on making that great day possible but also thanked the faculty and pupils. Above all these, we want sincerely to thank Mr. Randall, whose constant vigilance over us has kept us on the straight and narrow path. With these words the class of 1949 bowed out. We must all agree that this class contributed the most exciting and eventful record in Stoughton High School ' s history. 29

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SEMAPHORE 1949 Jeanne Garland leaves her duties as Editor-in-Chief of the Semaphore to the next editor, with best wishes. Billy Smith wills his charming personality to Charlie Murphy. Zeke Hayward leaves his unusual laugh to David Martin. Dick McLea leaves his extraordinary passing ability- in football to anyone who can equal it. Jim DiCorpo and Dick DiMatteo leave their Scientific Problems to anyone who can complete them. Bill Vilk, the class jester, wills his corny jokes to Mike Georges. Art O ' Day leaves his gigantic height to Bob Poskus. Eddie Corbett leaves his gang. Fran Bowman leaves his cowboy driving to Fran Dooley. Jean Lothrop and Lucy McNamara leave their talkative manners to any underclassmen who can compete with them. Fran Cowgill and Gigi leave the Rover Boys. Marie Ivaldi leaves her bangs to Barbara Munson. Cleon Fobes leaves with his humerous antics. The entire class of 49 leaves the school echoing with its songs, jokes and laughter. In a body we leave the memory of our hopes, ideals, dreams, and wishes to all future classes. In witness thereof, we the undersigned, have hereunto affixed our seal to this, our last will and testament, at Stoughton, Massachusetts, on this 17th day of June, one thousand nineteen hundred and forty-nine. Class of 1949 Witnesses: U N Me 28

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SEMAPHORE 1949 CLASS PROPHECY ROBERTA ADDISON Bobbie Addison is a wonderful wife, But her sink ' s piled high with dishes, And for a gift, her husband knows A magic washer is all she wishes. WALTER CARON Walter Caron, a great mechanic, Will be able to fix your car; So if you ever have a mishap Call his number wherever you are. GEORGE ANDERSON George was a mechanic In a local gasoline station. His friendly manner and smiling face Made him Stoughton ' s sensation. BARBARA CHESTNUT Barbara is now a good housewife Sewing buttons on Bill ' s shirt, And thinking about all the boys With whom she used to flirt. CELIA ANDRADE Celia was a working girl, All set for a working life, When along came Mr. Marriage, And now Celia ' s a charming wife. HARRY CLARK Harry studied hard in school. Why, no one could guess. He is now employed by Walt Disney. Sketching cartoons nevertheless! JAMES BARRETT Not a care in the world He strode merrily through life. But Jimmy surprised everyone By getting himself a wife. BENJAMINE CLINE Benjie always enjoyed debates, Would argue at every chance; So finally he became a lawyer. Now the court he does entrance. JOYCE BEALS Joyce is now A very reliable girl, So come in and see her And get a pretty curl. EDWARD CORBETT Eddie was a basketball admirer And is now captain of our team. He plays an exciting game, Winning them with great steam. FRANCIS BOWMAN When you want to leave your house To see the town ' s big snowman. Call a taxi and you will see Our dependable Francis Bowman. FRANCIS COWGILL Frannie was our glamour boy. He kept the girls afire, But now he ' s attending Notre Dame. To study is his desire. BEVELY BRADSHAW When Bevely Bradshaw gets a husband, Her temper he should not cross; But if he does he should remember That she ' s the one that ' s boss. DOROTHY DELASCO Five feet three, small and blonde, Dot ' s career was chosen. An airplane stewardess she will be. Efficient and pleasant as you will see. EVELYN BRADY Typing, typing, all day long, Her copy ' s always right, But still she ' d rather sit at home And thinks that maybe she might. GLORIA DlCASTRO Glo, the gay receptionist. Was always on the ball. But when she met the boss ' s son She w as headed for a fall. JOHN CADDELL Jack sat all day and crooned Beside a window opened wide. A talent fcout chanced to pass. Now from swooners he must hide. JAMES DiCORPO Jimmy is a chemist With experiments galore. His explosions are heard The world wide o ' er. 30